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8 Day Israel Tour Package

From $1295 per Person

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Can start at Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

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Our 8 Day Israel Tour Package is an action-packed tour of Israel that compresses a huge number of sites, sounds, and bucket list Israel experiences into a short space of time. The tour

Our 8 Day Israel Tour Package is an action-packed tour of Israel that compresses a huge number of sites, sounds, and bucket list Israel experiences into a short space of time. The tour includes everything you need – overnight accommodation in local hotels with daily breakfast, luxury coach transportation, entry to tens of sites, and a fully licensed and experienced Israel tour guide. The tour is available daily with guaranteed departures. The standard itinerary for this tour includes Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Akko, The Jordan River, Jericho, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, as well as the Dead Sea, and Masada. A detailed itinerary can be seen below.

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“Tour was fantastic. Very well planned and with the perfect time on each stop.”    -Alvaro, Spain

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“It was great, 10/10, and special thanks to Norbert, who was smart, funny, arranging the group proactively but not in a disturbing way.”    -Barbara, USA

Tour Highlights and Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

• Optional airport pickup – (extra cost person, please indicate when booking) or arrive at your hotel on your own.
• Check-in to your hotel in Tel Aviv and enjoy the ‘White City’ beaches and cafe culture.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv, relax and recover from your journey before the first touring day tomorrow.

Day 2

Jordan River & the Galilee

• Pickup from your hotel.
• Pass through the Jezreel Valley on your way to the Jordan River.
• Visit The Yardenit Baptism site on the Jordan River and take a dip in the water.
• Drive along the eastern shores of the Sea of Galilee to a panoramic lookout point with a spectacular view of the Galilee region.
• Tour Kursi, a fascinating archeological site with the largest remains of a Byzantine monastery in Israel.
• Visit Capernaum and ascend the Mount of Beatitudes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
• Continue to Tabgha and see the famous 5th-century mosaic inside the Church of the Multiplication before you head down to the seashore where you can dip your feet int he same spot where according to legend, Jesus walked on water.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

Day 3

Caesarea, Akko & Nazareth

• Pickup from your hotel.
• Visit Caesarea, the majestic port city built by King Herod on the gorgeous Mediterranean coast.
• Tour Akko, the Crusader city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with amazing food and bustling markets.
• Continue to Nazareth, the city where Jesus spent his childhood, today the largest Arabic city in Israel. Tour the Church of the Annunciation and the Synagogue Church, hidden away in an alley of the Old City.
• Drive to the top of Mount Precipice for unrivaled views of the Jezreel Valley at the site where, legend has it, an angry mob threated to throw Jesus off the cliff.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

Day 4

Jerusalem

• Pickup from your hotel.
• Tour all four quarters of the Old City – visiting sites such as the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Sepulcher, Jaffa Gate, Mount Zion, and more.
• Visit the colorful bazaar in the Muslim quarter and see the Dome of the Rock.
• Cross the Valley of Hinnom to continue your day exploring the newer parts of the city.
• Your guide will show you important landmarks such as the First Station cultural complex (Tachana), the impressive gardens at the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), and breathtaking views of the city from the Haas Promenade.
• Explore Machane Yehuda, the largest market in Jerusalem where you will taste your way through the mouthwatering stalls and vendors.
• Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Day 5

Masada, Ein Gedi & the Dead Sea

• Pickup from your hotel.
• Drive through the Judean desert and descend to the lowest region on Earth. Time permitting there will be a photo opportunity as you reach sea level.
• Ascend Masada by cable car to see the impressive desert fortress and tour the ruins with your guide.
• Relax at a private beach at the Dead Sea, float in the waters, and cover yourself in the healing muds.
• Walk through a real desert oasis at Ein Gedi and take a dip in the waterfalls.
• Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Day 6

Tel Aviv

• Free day to explore the White City at your leisure
• For an insider’s perspective, you have the option to add one of our Urban Tel Aviv Walking Tours.
• Read more here: https://www.touristisrael.com/destination/tel-aviv-tours/
• Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Day 7

Bethlehem & Jericho

• Pickup from your hotel.
• Tour the town of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, including the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field.
• Stop for a quick photo op at the Banksy hotel (time permitting).
• Visit the city of Jericho, the lowest and oldest city on Earth.
• Tour Old Jericho and take the cable car up the Mount of Temptation.
• Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Day 8

Departure

• Enjoy a free day to explore at your leisure.
• Optional transfer back to Ben Gurion available upon request. Inquire for rates.

Further Details

• Why do we stay in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? Being based in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv gives you access to countless great restaurants or leisure options in the evenings and more flexibility than being in a remote hotel.
• The order of days is subject to change and will be reflected on your itinerary provided before travel.
• A high season supplement applies to this tour during the following periods in 2019/2020: November (1/11/2019-30/11/2019) Christmas + New Years (23/12/2019 – 03/01/2020), Purim (06/03/2020 – 10/03/2020), Passover (07/04/2020 – 18/04/2020), Independence Day (28/04/2020 – 29/04/2020), May (01/05/2020 – 31/05/2020), Pride (07/06/2020 – 13/06/2020), Summer season (01/08/2020 – 31/08/2020), The High Holidays (15/09/2020 – 30/09/2020 and 10/10/2020 – 31/10/2020), Christmas + New Year (23/12/2020 – 06/01/2021)
• Cancellation fees are as follows:

  Up to 14 days before departure - 95% of the total price

  Less than 14 days before departure - no refund
  (Change of an existing package booking is possible for an extra fee and depends on the availability of hotels)

Hotels

Tourist Class

• Tel Aviv – Metropolitan Hotel
• Jerusalem – Prima Palace

Boutique Class

• Tel Aviv – Tal by The Beach
• Jerusalem –  Dan Boutique

Superior Class

• Tel Aviv – Royal Beach
• Jerusalem – Harmony
  * NB all hotels can be substituted with equivalent properties according to availability. Tourist Standard hotels are approximately equivalent to 3-star hotels, while Boutique Standard hotels are approximately equivalent to 4-star hotels. Superior Standard hotels are our most luxurious option, approximately similar to 4 or 5-star hotels.

Optional Extras

• Published prices are for double occupancy with Tourist Class hotels. For an upgrade to Boutique or Superior Class, please inquire for rates.
• For single supplement rates please inquire.
• **VIP Service Airport Pickup & Transfer – You’ll be greeted after passport control, guided through baggage claim and customs, and transferred to your hotel for the first night. For rates, please inquire.
• Extra nights before or after the tour are available (prices on request according to the season).
• Additional trips – if there’s somewhere you’d like to visit which is not included in this program, let us try to help you arrange it.